HuddleCamHD HuddleView User manual

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HuddleCamHD
HuddleView
Auto Framing Camera
Installation & Operation Manual

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Table of Contents .
Precautions.…………………..………………………………………………….………..……………..………..………………
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Safety Tips…………………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………...........
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What’s in the Box……………..……………..………..…..……………..……………..……………..………………………
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Physical Descriptions.…………………..………………………………………………….………..……………..………….
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Front View of Camera……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..………………………….
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Rear View of Camera……………..………………....……………..……………..……………..………………………
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Basic Connection Instructions.…………………..………………………………………………….………..……………
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Network setup……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..….…..
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SDI Connections……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..………………..…
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USB Connection……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..………………...…
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DVI Connection.…………………..………………………………………………….………..……………..………..……
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Interface Descriptions.…………………..………………………………………………….………..……………..………..
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Tracking Software.…………………..………………………………………………….………..……………..…………
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Device Management Interface……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……….
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Connect Camera……………..……………..……………..……………..………………………..………..………..
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Network Configuration……………..………………..……………..……………..……………..………………..
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Remote Configuration……………..……………..………………………..………………..………………………
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Remove Camera……………..……………..……………..……………..………………………..………..…………
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Configure Video Settings……………..……………..……………..……………..………………………..……..
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On Screen Display (OSD)
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Video……………..……………..………..……………..……………..……………..……………..…………..………..
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Exposure……………..……..……………..……………..………….……..……………..……………..…….………..
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White Balance……………..……..…………….…..……………..……………..……………..……………………..
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Pan Tilt Zoom……………..………..……………..……………..……………..……………..…………………..…..
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Systems……………..…………..…………..……………..……………..……………..……………..………………..
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Status……………..……………..………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………….…..
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Restore Defaults……………..……………..………..……………..……………..…………………..……………..
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Using the IR Remote.…………………..………………………………………………….………..……………..…………..
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VISCA Commands.…………………..………………………………………………….………..……………..………..…….
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ACK / Completion……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..………..……….
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Error Messages……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……..
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Commands……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………………..……
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Inquiry Commands……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..…..…………..
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Tips & Tricks……………..………..…..……………..……………..……………..……………..…………………………...…
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Care of the Unit……………..……………..…………....……………..……………..……………..……………………..….
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Troubleshooting……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..…………………..……
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Notes……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………..
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Precautions .
Safety Tips .
•Please read this manual carefully before using the camera.
•Avoid damage from stress, violent vibration or liquid intrusion during
transportation, storage, or installation.
•Take care of the camera during installation to prevent damage to the camera
case, ports, lens, or PTZ mechanism.
•Do not apply excessive voltage, use only the specified voltage. Otherwise, you
may experience an electrical shock.
•Keep the camera away from strong electromagnetic sources.
•Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (e.g. bright lights, the sun, etc.) for
extended periods of time.
•Do not clean the camera with any active chemicals or corrosive detergents.
•Do not disassemble the camera or any of the camera's components. If problems
arise, please contact your authorized dealer.
•After long term operation, moving components can wear down. Contact your
authorized dealer for repair.
What’s in the Box .
Supplied Hardware .
•12X HuddleView Camera
•Power Supply
•3m / 9.8’ USB 3.0 A-B Cable
•User Manual
•IR Remote
•RS-232 control cable
•Software Installation Disk

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Physical Descriptions .
Front View of Camera .
1. Tracking Camera Head
2. Tracking Camera Lens
12X Optical Zoom
Field of View: 6.3°(Tele) ~ 72.5° (Wide)
3. Reference Camera Body
4. Reference Camera Lens
Fixed 2.4mm Lens
Field of View: 86° (Horizontal) / 52° (Vertical)
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2
3
4

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Back of the Camera .
1. Audio Line in
a. Embeds over IP Stream
2. Network Connection
a. Allows for software connection & RTSP/RTMP Streaming
3. DVI-D Connection
4. 3G-SDI Connection
5. VISCA Connection
a. Allows for joystick control of camera
6. USB 3.0 Connection
a. Note: IP Stream, DVI-D, 3G-SDI, & USB 3.0 connections are all simultaneous
7. DC12V Power Connection
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Basic Connection Instructions .
To Configure the Camera .
1. Connect a live network connection, from a network with a DHCP server, to the camera.
2. Connect the included Power Supply to the camera.
3. Wait for camera to come to Home Position.
4. Install the HuddleView software on your Windows PC on the same network as the camera
5. Open the HuddleView software to connect to your camera
Note: To pull the main RTSP stream please use the following URL
rtsp://<camera ip>:<rtsp port>/main.h264
(example: rtsp://192.168.111.85:3750/main.h264)
Note: To pull the sub RTSP stream please use the following URL
rtsp://<camera ip>:<rtsp port>/sub.h264
(example: rtsp://192.168.111.85:3750/sub.h264)
Note: To pull the low quality 3rd or 4th RTSP stream please use the following URL
rtsp://<camera ip>:<rtsp port>/<3 or 4>.h264
(example: rtsp://192.168.111.85:3750/<3 or 4>.h264)
SDI Connection .
1. Connect an SDI cable to the SDI output on the camera.
2. Connect the SDI cable to your equipment with an available SDI input.
a. Camera will auto adjust frame rate & resolution upon connecting to a video
software
USB Connection .
1. Connect a USB 3.0 cable to the USB output on the camera.
2. Connect the USB 3.0 output to an available USB 3.0 port on your PC
a. Camera will auto adjust frame rate & resolution upon connecting to a video
software
DVI Connection .
1. Connect a DVI cable to the DVI output of the camera.
2. Connect the DVI cable to your equipment with an available DVI input.
a. Camera will auto adjust frame rate & resolution upon connecting to a video
software
NOTE: Failure to follow these sequences may result in no connection.

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Interface Descriptions .
Tracking Software .
Device Management Interface .
1
Device Management interface
7
Add selected camera from Online Device
section
2
Video configuration interface
8
Modify network settings of selected Online
Device
3
Manually add device using IP address, Port
number, Username & Password
9
Refresh Online Device list
4
Delete selected device from Device
Management list
10
Start/Stop searching for Online Devices
5
Configure network settings of camera
11
*Unselected* device from Online Device
section
6
*Selected* device within Device
Management

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Video Configuration Interface .
1
Cameras connected to Device Management
7
Preset control
2
Camera video feed
8
Enable/Disable tracking
3
PC performance & time
9
Open tracking settings
4
Pan, Tilt, & OSD Menu control
10
Connected camera resolution & frame rate
5
Lens control
11
Enable/Disable recording
6
OSD Menu enter/return
12
Stop video, full screen, and gallery view

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Connect Camera .
To add a camera to the Device Management list, you can go about this by searching in the Online
Device section, or by using the + Add Device button in the Device Management section.
When utilizing the Online Device section, you can simply click Search, and the Tracking Software will
automatically search your network for any HuddleView & SimplTrack2 cameras. Select the camera and
click + Add to Client to add it to the Device Management list.
When utilizing the + Add Device button within the Device Management section, you can connect your
camera through it’s IP address, Port number, Username & Password; or you can Import a *.csv file.

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Network Configuration .
To configure the network settings, select the from the Online Device list and click Modify Netinfo. You
can also adjust the network settings of a connected camera by selecting it from the Device Management
list and clicking Remote Configuration, then traversing to the Network section.
Remote Configuration .
Remote Configuration includes: Streaming, Network, RTMP, Protocol, Upgrade, & Username/Password
The Streaming category allows you to configure the Main Stream (PTZ camera), Sub Stream (reference
camera), Stream 3 & Stream 4.

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Remote Configuration (Continued) _
The Network category allows you to assign a dynamic or static IP address for the camera, in addition to
settings the port numbers for RTSP & control.
The RTMP category allows you to define a RTMP server.
The Protocol category allows you to set the control parameters of the camera.

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Remote Configuration (Continued) _
The Upgrade category allows you to upgrade the firmware of the camera.
The Username/Password category allows you to change the device name, password, and adjust the
time format.

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Remove Camera .
To remove a camera from the Device Management list, first select it, then click the Delete button above
the list. You will be prompted with a confirmation window to remove the camera. Click OK to remove
the device or Cancel to keep the current settings.

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Configure Video Settings .
In the Video Interface you can view and control up to four cameras simultaneously. You have full control
over Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus, Iris, OSD Menu, Presets & Tracking Settings.
You must first select one of the cameras from the video feed in order to adjust the settings.

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Configure Tracking Settings .
To adjust the Tracking Parameters of the selected camera, you must click the Settings button in the
tracking control area. Once opened, you can add and remove tracking & blocking zones, change video
resolution & frame rate, baud rate, control protocol, device address, and correct the position of camera.
Within Basic2 settings, you can enable or disable tilt, permanent track, auto zoom, & outside platform. In
addition, you can adjust the tracking sensitivity, pan speed, tilt speed, zoom limit, and what happens when
the camera loses its target.

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Configure Tracking Settings (Continued) .
The Senior 1 settings tab is disabled and will be enabled with future updates.
Senior 2 allows for network control via TCP or UDP and allows the camera to act as a server or client for
receiving commands.

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On Screen Display (OSD) .
<VIDEO>
SHARPNESS
CONTRAST
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
SATURATION
HUE
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
2DNR
3DNR
WIDE DYNAMIC
OFF, ON
OFF, ON, 1, 2, 3, 4
OFF, ON
<EXPOSURE>
MODE
FULL AUTO
ANTI-FLICKER
OFF, 50Hz, 60Hz
MANUAL
GAIN
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,
22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30
SPEED
1/1, 1/25, 1/50, 1/75,
1/100, 1/120, 1/150,
1/215, 1/300, 1/425,
1/600, 1/1000, 1/1250,
1/1750, 1/2500, 1/3500,
1/6000, 1/10000
IRIS
F14, F11, F9.6, F8, F6.8,
F5.6, F4.8, F4, F3.4, F2.8,
F2.4, F2, F1.6, CLOSE
SHUTTER
PRI
SPEED
1/1, 1/25, 1/50, 1/75,
1/100, 1/120, 1/150,
1/215, 1/300, 1/425,
1/600, 1/1000, 1/1250,
1/1750, 1/2500, 1/3500,
1/6000, 1/10000
IRIS PRI
IRIS
F14, F11, F9.6, F8, F6.8,
F5.6, F4.8, F4, F3.4, F2.8,
F2.4, F2, F1.6, CLOSE

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BRIGHT
PRI
BRIGHT
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,
22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
EXP-
COMP
ON
LEVEL
-7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1,
0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5,
+6, +7
OFF
BLC
ON, OFF
<WHITE BALANCE>
MODE
AUTO
ATW
ONE PUSH
INDOOR
OUTDOOR
SODIUM LAMP
FLUO LAMP
MANUAL
R.GAIN
0~255
B.GAIN
0~255
MANUAL2
GAIN
4600
<PAN TILT ZOOM>
PAN/TILT SPEED
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
PAN/TILT LIMIT
ON, OFF
UP
+90°~ -30°
DOWN
-30°~ +90°
LEFT
-170°~ +170°
RIGHT
+170°~ -170°
D-ZOOM LIMIT
X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7,
X8, X9, X10, X11, X12
PTZ TRIG AF
ON, OFF
POWER UP ACTION
PRESET 1, PRESET 2,
PRESET 3, PRESET 4,
PRESET 5, PRESET 6,
PRESET 7, PRESET 8,
PRESET 9, HOME

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<SYSTEM>
ADDRESS
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
PROTOCOL
VISCA, PELCO-D
FORMAT
1080p60/50/30/25, 1080i60/50,
720p60/50
RATIO SPEED
OFF, ON
PRESET FREEZE
OFF, ON
RS485
HALF-DUPLEX-1, HALF-DUPLEX-2
DISPLAY INFO
OFF, ON
<STATUS>
SHOWS CURRENT SETTINGS OF CAMERA
<RESTORE DEFAULTS>

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Using the IR Remote .
1. HOME Button
Press the HOME Button to send the camera to the
initial position where pan and tilt is 0.
2. Camera Selection Button
Use to switch between IR channels for multiple
camera control. For example, 4 is address 4.
3. Focus
Use “AUTO” or “MANU” to select auto or manual
focus. Trig Focus enables auto focus whenever the
camera is zoomed. Near/Far allows for focus
adjustment while in manual focus.
4. Iris
Press Iris Reset to set iris back to default value or
use Open/Close to open and close the Iris.
5. Menu
Use to open/close the OSD Menu.
6. Data Button
Use the Data Button to enable/disable display of
pan/tilt angle, zoom time, and other prompt
messages.
7. Number Keys
Used for inputting numbers such as preset number.
8. Cancel Button
Cancel number input.
9. Power Button
User to power on/off the camera.
10. Shortcut Buttons (F1, F2, F3, F4)
Use these buttons for shortcut commands. (Shown
below)
11. Pattern Buttons
Use to activate Pattern Scan 1 and Pattern Scan 2
12. BLC Button
Use to enable/disable Backlight Compensation.
13. Zoom buttons
Use to zoom in or zoom out.
14. Back Button
Use the Back Button to go back to the previous menu
15. OK Button
In OSD Menu: select the corresponding option
Out of OSD Menu: adjust pan/tilt control speed